Tuareg Silver and Agate Tanfouk Necklace, Niger
£140.00
A lovely Tuareg high-grade silver necklace inset with a large banded agate tanfouk central pendant and strung with onyx and silver beads. The tanfouk is engraved with geometric patterns. This type of necklace is worn by Tuareg people as a status symbol, often indicating wealth or social standing. A very wearable piece.
Date:
Recent
Material:
High-grade silver, agate & onyx
Dimensions:
Tanfouk: 9.0 cm (h) x 3.7 cm (w)
Necklace length: 50.0 cm
Total weight:
36.0 g
Ref:
NEC-863
References:
Hagan, H. and Myers, L., 2006. Tuareg Jewelry. [Förenta staterna]: Xlibris Corp.